CVJ General Mariano Matamoros Airport
General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) serves Mexico City, about 70 km south of Mexico City. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
General Mariano Matamoros Airport — facts & history
We pulled General Mariano Matamoros Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5,340 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 132,938 in 2007.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from General Mariano Matamoros Airport to Mexico City
The airport is about 70 km south of Mexico City, about 71 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $895–$1421.
Tipping: Round up; ~10%.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~50 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~71 min | $895–$1421 | |
| Private transfer | ~71 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~71 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From CVJ to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapalapa | 62 km | 65 min | $825–$1310 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 75 km | 79 min | $990–$1573 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 88 km | 93 min | $1156–$1836 |
| Puebla | 113 km | 119 min | $1475–$2342 |
Which way suits you from General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$895–$1421 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Cuernavaca ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near General Mariano Matamoros Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Other options near Mexico City
Other airports in Mexico
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- Amado Nervo National AirportTPQ
- Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZ
- Bachigualato Federal International AirportCUL
- Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUX
- Cancún International AirportCUN
- Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYW
- Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSA
- Chetumal International AirportCTM
- Chichen Itza International AirportCZA
- Ciudad Acuña New International AirportACN
- Ciudad Constitución AirportCUA
Answers to your questions
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026